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• Speaker, in the previous session, we rolled back some ALE funding.
• But I will also note ALE is more than just online.
• I just want to remind you that, in fact, ALE is a delivery model.
• But here's what I know about ALE.
• My kiddos in homeschool used these ALE experiences.

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6244, SB6044, SB5109, SB5877, SB6258

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification

Summary: The House first took up Substitute Senate Bill 6225, a transportation bond measure. Supporters said it was needed to fund preservation and maintenance of Washington’s transportation system, including road upkeep and emergency repairs, while opponents argued the state had already addressed current needs through a recent unanimous budget and existing bond authority. The bill passed final passage 59-38, meeting the required three-fifths vote. The House then considered Gross Substitute Senate Bill 6260, an education budget-related bill with many floor amendments focused on transition to kindergarten, alternative learning experience (ALE) funding, local effort assistance (LEA), educational service district reserves, superintendent pay, MSOC funding, and collective bargaining limits. Most proposed amendments were rejected, though Amendment 2654 on TK priorities was adopted. After the committee amendment as amended was adopted, the bill advanced to third reading and then passed 50-47. Supporters described it as a necessary budget reduction and risk-management measure; opponents argued it cut K-12 funding too deeply, especially in rural and property-poor districts, and would worsen inequities and invite litigation. The House also concurred in Senate amendments and passed several other bills. House Bill 1796, about school construction financing and capital levy use, passed 95-2. Second Substitute House Bill 2105, dealing with immigrant worker protections, passed 58-38. Engrossed House Bill 2211, on food sourcing for a health-related program, passed unanimously. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2225, regulating companion chatbots and child safety, passed 74-21. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2247, related to animal care, passed unanimously. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2418, streamlining permitting timelines to support housing affordability, also passed unanimously. The House then moved on to additional Senate-concurred bills, beginning with Second Substitute House Bill 1906.

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• We have no clue how many ALS cases there are.
• </c> the state of New Hampshire how many ALS the state of New Hampshire how many ALS patients<00:23:49.919
• They have an ALS clinic, or, well, that Dr.
• , just add another, um, like ALS, not CR?
• , just add another, um, like ALS, not CR?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Al-Anise? Al-Anes, aye. Chen, aye. On AB 1703, Hart. Chen, aye. On AB 1794, Ransom. Al-Anise, aye.
• On AB 1826, Lackey, Al-Anise, aye. On AB 1850, Irwin, Al-Anise, aye. Chen, aye.
• On AB 1999, Kalra, Al-Anise, aye. Chen, aye. On AB 2130, Haney, Al-Anise, aye. Chen, aye.
• On AB 2249, Irwin, Al-Anise, aye. On AB 2402, Burner, Al-Anise, aye.
• On AB 2532, Irwin, Al-Anise, aye. On AB 2532, Irwin, Al-Anise, aye.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I've lost a cousin through ALS and got to see firsthand just really how terrifying and tragic that is
• There are about 30,000 individuals living with ALS currently in the U.S., and every year about 5,000
• will help their efforts in advocacy for ALS research, I think, and support.
• And ALS. I'm not afraid to die, but I'm certainly afraid of how to die.
• And ALS is a greatest fear I have.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Davis and a person with ALS. On behalf of the ALS Association, I'm strongly in support of this.
• I have ALS and I support this bill. My name is Christopher Holtz.
• I'm a representative of the families of people with ALS.
• Erin Johnson, former caregiver and spouse of someone who had ALS, representing the ALS Association, in
• My name is Mary Hooper, and I have ALS, and I support this bill.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health heard several health-related bills, with extensive public testimony and multiple roll-call votes. SB 895, by Senator Wiener, would create the California Foundation for Science and Health Research and place a bond measure on the November 2026 ballot to support science and health research in California amid federal funding cuts. The author and UC researchers argued the measure would protect jobs, public health, and the state’s research leadership; many universities, labor groups, and patient advocates testified in support, and there was no opposition. The committee members praised the bill, and it passed 6-0 to the Committee on Natural Resources and Water. SB 944, also by Senator Wiener, would make acupuncture a permanent Medi-Cal benefit regardless of federal matching funds. Supporters, including acupuncturists, patients, community organizations, and health access advocates, described acupuncture as effective, low-cost, and culturally important care; there was no opposition. The committee discussed access for API communities and Medi-Cal patients, and the bill passed 6-0 to the Committee on Appropriations. SB 987, by Senator Wiener, would create a California Health Access Fund to capture state savings if federal Medicaid changes cause Medi-Cal enrollment losses, with the goal of redirecting those savings to care for affected patients and providers. Support came from disability, consumer, family physician, emergency physician, psychiatric, medical, and safety-net hospital groups. Committee members discussed prioritizing indigent care, prevention, and other vulnerable populations if savings materialize. The bill passed 8-0 to Appropriations. SB 964, by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas, would limit prior authorization barriers by allowing certain dose or frequency adjustments for covered medications without repeated authorization, up to two clinically appropriate changes. The bill was supported by a Crohn’s and colitis patient and sponsor testimony describing delays in care, while health plans and insurers opposed it over safety, FDA-labeling, and cost concerns. Committee members raised questions about off-label use and clinical standards, but the author said the bill was intended to reduce delays and avoid emergency care; it passed 11-0 to Appropriations. SB 1099, by Senator Reyes, would clarify local governments’ authority to provide state and local public benefits to all residents under PRWORA-related exemptions, to reduce legal uncertainty for local safety-net programs. County counsel and city attorney representatives said the bill would preserve local flexibility to provide services such as health care, shelter, crisis response, and food distribution without unnecessary eligibility barriers; there was no opposition, and the bill passed 11-0 to the Committee on Human Services. SB 1033, by Senator Padilla, would require manufacturers of protein products to test for heavy metals and disclose results. Supporters cited Consumer Reports findings of lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury in protein powders and beverages, while opponents asked for narrower scope and raised concerns about naturally occurring metals and over-warning consumers. The committee discussed narrowing the bill and the need for transparency, and it passed 11-0 to the Committee on Environmental Quality. Finally, SB 1049, by Senator Weber-Pearson, would give providers a fair opportunity to correct certain claim errors after a health plan action, rather than being barred by original filing deadlines. An OBGYN testified that a missing diagnostic code led to large clawbacks and delayed payments despite appropriate care; the bill was presented as a limited fix for honest mistakes. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 1049, before a final vote is shown.

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• She is escorted by Assemblymember Al Hawari.
• She is escorted by Assemblymember Al-Hawari.
• I ran this bill in honor of my mother who passed away from ALS 22 years ago.
• Lou Gehrig, I think many know that he died of ALS when it was really first diagnosed.
• But But there are many in addition to ALS, there's sickle cell anemia, spina bifida, Crohn's disease,

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Aguirre Curry, Al-Hawari, Hadwick. Thank you. Alanis, aye. Aguirre Curry, Al-Hawarie, Hadwick, no.
• On AB 1637, Koloza, Al-Hawari, aye. On AB 1758, Win, Al-Hawari, aye. On AB 1775, Ward.
• On AB 1775, Ward, Al-Hawari, aye. On AB 1933, Hoover, Al-Hawari, aye.
• On AB 1973, Aguirre-Curry, Al-Hawari, aye. On AB 2141, Patterson, Al-Hawari, aye. On AB 2477, Chen.
• On AB 2477, Chen, Al-Hawari, aye. On AB 2506, Hart, Al-Horei, aye.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• interning for Senator or and Senator Al interning for Senator or and Senator Al Brit attention salute
• roll Mr Al roll Mr Al Brittain Mr Bell Mr Bell Mr Butler Mr connley chamblas Mr chamblas Mr chestine
• Senator Al Senator Al Britton replace lines 59 through 60 on Britton replace lines 59 through 60 on
• Senator Al Senator Al Senator Al uh did you have a comment okay uh I Al uh did you have a comment okay
• Al Britton thank you and uh I Senator Al Britton thank you and uh I encourage members to U engage here

Bills: SJR 36, SJR 2, SB 4, SR 45, SR 47, SR 63, SR 66, SR 70, SR 85, SCR 14, SB 10, SB 11, SB 10, SB 11

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

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• Senate Bill 18 by Hughes et al., relating to prohibiting municipal libraries that host certain events
• Senate Bill 18 by Hughes et al., relating to prohibiting municipal libraries that host certain events
• Senate Bill 1022 by Kolkhorst et al., relating to the recovery of vegetation management costs caused
• Senate Bill 1044 by Parker, relating to newborn. al. relating to the recovery of vegetation management
• Senate Bill 1123 by Blanco et al., relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of theft

Summary: The Senate met briefly and referred a large number of first-reading bills and resolutions to standing committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including hemp regulation, dementia research funding, parental rights and public education, municipal library funding, tax and local government issues, criminal justice, health care, education, transportation, natural resources, and election law. Several constitutional resolutions were also referred, including proposals related to the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and a severance tax revenue fund. Most of the transcript consists of the reading of bill captions and committee referrals, with no substantive debate or testimony recorded. The listed measures included proposals on school uniforms, charter schools, Medicaid fraud remedies, insurance practices, occupational licensing for people with criminal convictions, water and sewer utility cybersecurity, agricultural protections, public meeting broadcasting, and various local and state governance matters. No votes were taken on the bills in this segment. The only formal action reflected was referral of the bills and resolutions to the appropriate committees, followed by adjournment of the Senate until the next scheduled meeting.

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• </c><00:03:30.159><c> as</c> helping a lot of people through ALS as helping a lot of people through ALS
• Our ALS team is applying technology developed at the University to advance ALS research in the brain,
• ALS research and care for Minnesotans.
• The ALS team is applying technology developed at the University to advance ALS research in the brain,
• ALS research and care for Minnesotans.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Al-Hawari. Hadwick. Haney. Hart? Aye. Irwin.
• On AB 1637, Koloza, Al-Hawari: aye. On AB 1758, Win, Al-Hawari: aye. On AB 1775, Ward.
• On AB 1775, Ward, Al-Hawari: aye. On AB 1933, Hoover, Al-Hawari: aye.
• On AB 1973, Aguiar-Curry, Al-Hawari: aye. On AB 2141, Patterson, Al-Hawari: aye. On AB 2477, Chen.
• On AB 2477, Chen, Al-Hawari: aye. On AB 2506, Hart, Al-Hawari: aye.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a full agenda of bills covering travel consumer protections, cannabis commerce with tribes, medical record integrity, pest control licensing, pawn and gold-buying regulation, pharmacy discipline, land surveying, and expedited licensing for veterans separated under a federal transgender military policy. Members also later heard AB 1973, which would expand the ability of advanced practice clinicians to provide abortion care, with supporters arguing it would improve access and opponents warning about safety and scope-of-practice concerns. Several bills were presented before quorum was reached, and the chair repeatedly urged absent members to arrive so the committee could vote. Testimony on the bills was largely in support. Authors and witnesses said AB 1758 would raise the seller-of-travel assessment cap to keep the Travel Consumer Restitution Fund solvent; AB 2506 would allow state cannabis licensees to sell products from tribal licensees while respecting tribal sovereignty; AB 1637 would prevent non-physicians from altering physician-authored medical notes; AB 2477 would create a short provisional period for pest control workers awaiting licensure; AB 2633 would close a loophole involving remote gold-buying events and stolen property reporting; AB 2141 would let the Board of Pharmacy resolve some cases through stipulated settlements before formal accusations; and AB 1933 would make technical clarifications to land surveying law. AB 1775 drew emotional testimony from transgender service members and advocates describing the impact of federal separation policies and the need for California licensing and support. Once quorum was established, the committee voted out the consent calendar and each of the heard bills, generally on party-line or near-unanimous votes. AB 1637, AB 1758, AB 1775, AB 1933, AB 2141, AB 2477, AB 2506, and AB 2633 all passed out of committee, most to Appropriations or another policy committee as noted. AB 1973 also passed, despite a no vote from some members and an opposition witness from the California Family Council. The committee later took vote changes and additional roll calls for absent members before adjourning.

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• Senator Al... ...people's lives have been ruined.
• Senator Al Brittain, thank you for the recognition, Mr. Chair.
• Senator Al... Senator Carley Coleman, Hi.
• by Senator Al Britt.
• Senator Al Britt and second on that... ...Senator Al Britt and second on that.

Bills: SB76, SB35, SB116, SB119, SB118, SB129, SB32, SB31, SB115, SB75, HB27, HB40

Keywords: jury duty, nursing mothers, exemption, legal rights, parental responsibilities, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, SB116, machine gun conversion devices, switches, pistol conversion device, auto sear, firearm accessories, machine gun, automatic weapon, semiautomatic pistol, gun control

Transcript Highlights:

• It was a request from Representative McDonald to talk a little bit about ALS and the ALS registry.
• It was a request from Representative McDonald to talk a little bit about ALS and the ALS registry.
• We should try to get the state to set up an ALS registry.
• We’ve all got on the and getting back to ALS.
• </c><00:36:42.839><c> is</c> identified and identifiable ALS is identified and identifiable ALS is multi-stem

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services Oversight Committee met on February 2 and first approved the draft minutes from the prior meeting, with minor corrections to the meeting date and attendance notation. DHHS Associate Commissioner Patricia Tilly then gave a department update, describing the current uncertainty around federal priorities and funding, and provided two substantive reports: progress on the new Hampstead Youth Development Center and an update on the department’s review of an ALS registry proposal. She said the YDC project is underway with tree clearing, fencing, stormwater and site-prep work, and remains on track for completion by June 30, 2026 and operation by August 30, 2026. The center currently has 12 youth, and the new design is intended to provide flexibility for fluctuating census levels. On ALS, Tilly explained that HB 576 had prompted the department to examine whether a registry could be built, but the estimated cost of a HIPAA-compliant system was about $750,000. She said DHHS is reviewing whether existing data sources, such as hospital discharge data and CHIS claims data, could provide useful information, but noted both are incomplete for registry purposes. Committee members discussed whether the Rare Disease Advisory Council, Dartmouth, or existing cancer registry infrastructure could help reduce costs. DHHS said it is neutral and willing to continue exploring alternatives, while members emphasized the value of a registry and the need to consider shared infrastructure and funding. The committee also heard from Jenny Horan of the Alzheimer’s Association, who presented the subcommittee’s report on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. She said the subcommittee spent the past year gathering information on dementia care, abuse and exploitation issues, caregiver strain, and available services, and is now moving into a second phase focused on identifying gaps and developing a state plan. Members asked about geriatric psychiatric capacity and long-term care availability; Horan said the state has limited capacity and that the plan will help clarify where needs are greatest. She offered to return for follow-up questions at a later meeting. Finally, Olivia May of DHHS presented the quarterly report on the 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage extension. She said New Hampshire implemented the extension after federal and state action, and the first claims data are still emerging because of reporting lags. In the initial cohort studied, 95% received some medical services during the extended period, 52.4% received mental health or substance use disorder treatment, 26.7% received preventive visits, and 3.2% received heart or hypertension services. Members asked about return on investment and whether higher federal matching rates are being used appropriately; DHHS said it claims the highest possible match based on eligibility group and will return with more data over time. The committee then heard the annual therapeutic cannabis program report from Michael Holt, who said the program had 1,475 registered patients as of June 30, 2024 and that growth has slowed, with New Hampshire having the lowest per-capita medical cannabis enrollment nationally.

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• And finally, the ALE, you did a great job, giving people up to three years, but then the dollar amounts
• On the ALE coverage, which again is a subject I'm less knowledgeable about, I want to dive in, but he
• And the ALE doesn't cover our living expenses.
• It was a deal we cut early... ...and the ALE doesn't cover our living expenses.
• The 15-day grace period under still ALE... All right.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1315, the “Drive My Car Act,” from Senator Cabaldon. The author explained that the bill was intended to address the overlap between autonomous features and human driving, with a focus on preventing software updates from disabling a purchaser’s ability to drive a vehicle they bought for that purpose. He said the bill would be redirected to the Transportation Committee and amended to remove insurance provisions. Members broadly supported the concept as a forward-looking issue, and the committee voted due pass to Transportation on a roll call vote, with the bill held on call until all members were recorded. The committee then took up SB 876, the Disaster Recovery Reform Act, presented by the Insurance Commissioner and the committee chair. The bill would make a broad set of changes to disaster claims handling and coverage after declared wildfires, including stronger replacement-cost and contents coverage, higher additional living expense limits, building code upgrade coverage, faster claim payment timelines, adjuster status updates, insurer emergency response plans, and stronger penalties and restitution for unfair claims practices. Supporters, including United Policyholders, California Environmental Voters, the Los Angeles Mayor’s office, AARP California, and the Consumer Federation of California, said the measure would help wildfire survivors avoid underinsurance, delays, and repeated trauma in the claims process. Opposition came from insurance industry and related groups, including APCIA, the Personal Insurance Federation of California, the Pacific Association of Domestic Insurance Companies, the Civil Justice Association of California, and the California Building Industry Association. They argued the bill remained too broad even after amendments, would raise premiums, increase claim severity, reduce flexibility, and potentially worsen availability in an already fragile market. Committee members questioned several provisions, especially the cost and feasibility of mandatory coverage expansions and faster timelines. The commissioner and author said the bill was about disaster recovery rather than rates, that many provisions were optional or limited to declared disasters, and that any cost impacts could be reflected in future rate filings. The committee ultimately passed SB 876 as amended to Judiciary on a due pass vote, with one member absent and the bill held open briefly for additional votes.

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• Senate Bill 18 by Hughes et al. prohibits municipal libraries that host certain events from receiving
• Senate Bill 1022 by Kolkhorst et al. relates to the recovery of vegetation management costs by electric
• Senate Bill 1045 by Parker et al. relates to the requirements that a state agency grant an opportunity
• Senate Bill 1059 by Parker et al. relates to the authority of the governing body.
• Senate Bill 1123 by Blanco et al. relates to the prosecution of ...

Bills: SJR36, SB26, SJR3, SJR48, SJR50, SJR51, SCR15, SCR17, SB3, SB5, SB12, SB18, SB1001, SB1002, SB1003, SB1004, SB1005, SB1006, SB1007, SB1008, SB1009, SB1010, SB1011, SB1012, SB1013, SB1014, SB1015, SB1016, SB1017, SB1018, SB1019, SB1020, SB1021, SB1022, SB1023, SB1024, SB1025, SB1026, SB1027, SB1028, SB1029, SB1030, SB1031, SB1032, SB1033, SB1034, SB1035, SB1036, SB1037, SB1038, SB1039, SB1040, SB1041, SB1042, SB1043, SB1044, SB1045, SB1046, SB1049, SB1050, SB1051, SB1052, SB1053, SB1054, SB1055, SB1056, SB1057, SB1058, SB1059, SB1060, SB1061, SB1062, SB1063, SB1064, SB1065, SB1066, SB1067, SB1068, SB1069, SB1070, SB1071, SB1072, SB1073, SB1074, SB1075, SB1076, SB1077, SB1078, SB1079, SB1080, SB1081, SB1082, SB1083, SB1084, SB1085, SB1086, SB1087, SB1088, SB1089, SB1090, SB1091, SB1092, SB1093, SB1094, SB1095, SB1096, SB1097, SB1098, SB1099, SB1100, SB1101, SB1102, SB1103, SB1104, SB1105, SB1106, SB1107, SB1108, SB1109, SB1110, SB1111, SB1112, SB1113, SB1114, SB1115, SB1116, SB1117, SB1118, SB1119, SB1120, SB1121, SB1122, SB1123, SB1124, SB1125, SB1126, SB1127, SB1128, SB1129, SB1130, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1134, SB1135, SB1136, SB1137, SB1138, SB1139, SB1140, SB1141, SB1142, SB1143, SB1144, SB1145, SB1146, SB1147, SB1148, SB1149, SB1150, SB1565

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, severance tax, oil and gas, Texas STRONG fund, economic stabilization, public health, property tax relief

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• Care Services Act; engrossed Committee Substitute for House Bill 5327, West Virginia ALS Care Services
• Engrossed Committee Substitute for House Bill 5327, West Virginia ALS Care Services Act.
• Care Services Act; engrossed Committee Substitute for House Bill 5327, West Virginia ALS Care Services
• Engrossed Committee Substitute for House Bill 5327, West Virginia ALS Care Services Act.
• Engrossed Committee Substitute for House Bill 5327, West Virginia ALS Care Services Act.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate first took up Senate Bill 155 on adjunct teaching permits. After adopting a Senate amendment to the House amendment, the chamber concurred in the House amendment as amended and passed the bill 33-0, with one member absent and not voting. The amendment was described as creating an exception so a criminal history check would not be required every year, and the bill was presented as a tool to help county boards fill vacancies, especially in shortage areas. The chamber then received a large number of committee reports and advanced several House bills on first reading. These included measures on creating the Team West Virginia Corporation, establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory, the Foster Youth Post-Secondary Transition Awareness Act, business-ready site programs, volunteer fire company allowances, extending qualified opportunity zones, natural resource police retirement, PEIA treatment flexibility, PANS/PANDAS, ALS care services, abuse prevention, the respiratory care interstate compact, peer support services, tax lien sales, the Neighborhood Investment Program, bonds for the Science and Culture Center, and a comprehensive energy development policy and plan. Several bills were reported as amended by committees, and one energy bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Additional committee action included reports on a bill to repeal the school-transfer eligibility protection, a load forecast accountability bill, oil and gas well plugging provisions, a TANF drug-screening extension, and a bill authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create child protection commissioners. Most of these were advanced on first reading after unanimous consent. The Senate then moved to adjourn until the next day, with announcements of upcoming committee meetings before the chamber adjourned.

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• We have 53 people here from across the state and related to ALS.
• Just as a reminder, ALS is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal
• Eventually, ALS affects control of the muscles needed to move, speak, eat, and breathe.
• And also, you may not know this, but every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with ALS.
• So please give a warm senate welcome to these advocates for ALS. Mr. Leader, thank you, Mr.

Bills: SB843, SB1733, SB1476, SB1237, SB1410, SB1894, SB1272, SB1204, SB1721, SB1725, SB1735, SB1337, SB1339, SB1461, SB1975, SB1450, SB1458, SB1232, SB1238, SB1325, SB1209, SB1362, SB2072, SB1451, SB1540, SB1581, SB1535, SB1266, SB1927, SB1460, SB2084, SB2182, SB392, SB985, SB1265, SB1283, SB1441, SB1307, SB1425, SB1826, SB1365, SB1696, SB1870, SB1722, SB1639, SB715, SB716, SB182, SB609, SB169, SB134, SB1611, SB432, SB1407, SB2039, SB1356, SB1288, SB2019, SB1705, SB1878, SB2118

Keywords: school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, land office, land exchange, investment, education funding, real estate management, Teachers' Bill of Rights, education, teachers' rights

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• Al-Anis. Chen, El-Hawari. Al-Hawari, Akki. Calra. Here, Lee. Ward. Ward here. We have quorum.
• Al-Anis. Chen, El-Hawari. Al-Hawari, Akki. Calra. Here, Lee. Ward. Ward here. We have quorum.
• Al-Hawari, aye. Kalra, aye. Lee, aye. The measure has 3-0.
• Al-A-A-Alanese no Chen Chen no Al-Hawari aye Al-Hawari aye Calra I Lee aye Ward I We'll keep that on
• Al-A-Nez: No. Chen: No. Ward: Aye. Al-A-Nez: No. Chen: No. Ward: Aye.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• That brings us to file item number 26, AB 2004 by Assembly Member Al-Annees.
• Assembly Member Al-Annees, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Seeing and hearing no further debate, Assembly Member Al-Annees, do you wish to close?
• Thank you, Assembly Member Al-Annees. Debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll.
• Thank you Assembly Member Al-Annees. Having ceased, clerk will open the roll.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then handled a series of procedural motions including suspending rules, re-referring several bills to committees, and allowing committee notices for pending re-referrals. Members also received guest introductions, including LA28 leadership for an informational hearing on preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, and advocacy groups focused on reproductive health and equity. On the floor, the Assembly took up several third-reading bills. AB 1944 by Assembly Member Lee, which would delay implementation of lower axle weight limits for zero-emission buses to give transit agencies more time to adapt to battery technology limits, passed 49-1. AB 2305 by Assembly Member Caloza, prohibiting private equity and other corporate investors from controlling or influencing litigation decisions, passed 55-0. AB 2004 by Assembly Member Al-Annees, authorizing Fresno and San Joaquin counties to designate county correctional officers as peace officers if locally agreed, passed 52-0 after supportive remarks from Assembly Member Tangipa about a Fresno County correctional officer who died after being injured in a jail shooting. The Assembly also adopted the second-day consent calendar, including ACR 161 on Special Districts Week and HR 87 on school accountability, with 57 co-authors added to the resolutions and unanimous votes on the consent items. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory for Marcella Villanueva, a longtime California Commission on Aging employee remembered for her service and compassion, followed by announcements of upcoming committee hearings and the next floor session before adjournment until Thursday, April 9 at 9 a.m.

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• Al-Hawari, Hadwick, Haney, Hart, Hart, aye. Irwin. Irwin, aye.
• Al-Hawari, aye. Hadwick. I don't know. Chen, aye. Al-Hawari, aye. Hadwick, aye. Haney. Hart, aye.
• Al-Hawari, aye. Bauer-Kahan, aye. Caloza. Chen, no. Al-Hawari, aye. Hadwick, no. Haney. Hart, aye.
• Al-Hawari, aye. Hadwick, no. Haney. Thank you. Al-Hawari, aye. Hadwick, no. Haney, aye.
• Al-Hawari, aye. Hadwick, aye. Bauer-Kahan, aye. Caloza. Al-Hawari. Irwin. Hadwick, aye. Haney.

Keywords: 988, house, all